Zebra Angel Fish

Zebra Angel Fish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a captivating freshwater angelfish, known for its graceful fins and bold black and silver stripes. Our zebra angelfish for sale can grow to around 15cm long and even taller from fin tip to fin tip, and their elegant shape adds real presence to a larger aquarium.

Location

Originating from the Amazon River basin, angelfish live in slow flowing waters with plenty of plant life. They prefer warm, slightly acidic water, which mirrors the conditions of their native environment in South America. The zebra pattern is a captive bred colour form.

Diet

This species is omnivorous, eating a balanced diet of high quality flake foods, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. A varied diet ensures their health and vibrancy.

Care

Relatively easy to care for, Zebra Angel Fish prefer water temperatures between 24 and 30°C and a tall tank to suit their shape. They are generally peaceful, but adults will eat small fish such as neon tetras, so choose tank mates that are too large to swallow, and avoid fin nippers.

Habitat

In the wild, they inhabit slow flowing rivers and streams, often surrounded by plants. Recreate these conditions in the aquarium by providing tall live plants, gentle filtration, and soft substrate.

Breeding

Angelfish form pairs, and the female lays eggs on flat surfaces like broad leaves, slate or glass. Both parents guard the eggs until they hatch into fry, although young pairs may eat their first few spawns.

Also see our German blue ram and golden ram, or browse all our angelfish and cichlids. Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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